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Studying in Switzerland

Switzerland is among Europe's wealthiest countries and home to leading technical universities such as ETH Zurich and EPFL. Teaching is in German, French or Italian by region, with many master's programs in English.

View its 8 universities Attaché and embassy

Switzerland

Bern

Universities
8
Tracks
5
Living costs
Very high

Switzerland at a glance

Capital
Bern
Population
9 million
Official languages
German, French, Italian and Romansh
Language of study
German, French or Italian; many master's programs in English
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Time difference
2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Varies with altitude: cold winters and mild summers

Cost of living

Very high
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One of the most expensive countries in the world to live in, especially Zurich and Geneva.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85–95

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in a local language usually ask for B2–C1 in German, French or Italian.

Working while studying

After six months of study, students may work up to 15 hours a week during term and full time in holidays, with the authorities' permission.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 5 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Services
  • Research and Development Track 7 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information
  • Rowad (Pioneers) Track 1 university
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    All fields

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

Universities in Switzerland

8 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 8 universities